Obesity Medicine: Management Of Obesity In Women's Health Care

The first text to comprehensively address both the gynecologic and obstetrical care of the obese patient

Obesity for the ObGyn is the first reference that provides clinicians with the tools needed to manage care and minimize risk complications for their obese patients. Clinically focused and evidence based, this groundbreaking text devotes equal amount of coverage to obstetric and gynecologic care. The book concludes with a valuable section devoted to related conditions (sleep apnea, heart disease, osteoarthritis, etc.) that would further impact patient care. Both the obstetric and gynecologic sections include care checklists, management algorithms, key points, and other tools for a more practical reference.  

·         This is the first major text to address this continually growing epidemic

·         Convenient templated chapter presentation

Part I: Overview

1. History, definitions, and prevalence

2. Biological/genetic determinants of obesity

3. Economic costs of obesity

Part II: Obstetrics

4. Preconceptual Counseling

5. Prenatal Care and Fertility Testing

6. Prenatal Diagnosis

7. Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy

8. Hypertensive Disorders

9. Pre-gestational and Gestational Diabetes

10. Endocrine Disorders

11. Pregnancy following Surgical Procedures for Obesity

12. Psychiatric Disorders

13. Cesarean Section/Surgical Management

14. Checklists for Care

15. Problems in Labor and Adverse Birth Outcomes

16. Anesthesia/Critical Care

Part III: Gynecology

17. Contraceptive Management

18. Endometrial Cancers

19. Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging

20. Minimally Invasive Surgery

21. Infertility Issues and PCOS

22. Perioperative Management of Obese Patients

23. Equipment Selection for the Surgeon

24. Anesthesia and Obesity

25. Menopause and Perimenopausal Issues

26. Incontinence

27. Surgical Approach in the Face of Obesity

28. Checklists for Care

Part IV: Office Management

29. Obstructive Sleep Apnea

30. Psychological Disorders including Depression

31. Heart Disease

32. Asthma

33. Exercise Management

34. Endocrine Disturbances

35. Osteoarthritis

36. Sexual Dysfunction

37. Behavioral Determinants of Obesity

38. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Obese Patient

39. Counseling Strategies for the Obese Patient

40. Weight Loss Strategies/Nutritional Management

41. Electronic Tools

42. Checklists for Care in the Outpatient Setting